Author: ed. Kamath Rina
Publisher: Rotary Club of Bombay
Year: 1991
Pages: 20
Source: Received from Rahul Mehtrotra
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Birds of Bombay
Shelf: C9R5
Accession No: B1295
Contents: The Common Myna, The House Sparrow and the Baya, The Tailor Bird, Sunbirds: Purple-Rumped and Purple, The Rufous-backed Shrike, The Coppersmith or Crimson-Breasted Barbet, The Magpie Robin, Bulbuls: Red-Vented and Red-Whiskered, Drongos: Black and Racket-Tailed, The Crow and the Koel, The Blue Rock Pigeon, Kites: Pariah and Brahminy, The Spotted Owlet and the Barn Owl, The Kingfisher and the Bee-Eater, The Cattle Egret, Wagtails: Grey and Yellow, Swifts: House and Palm, Parakeets: Rose-Ringed and Alexandrine, Orioles: Golden and Black-Headed, Gulls and Waders
Abstract: Despite its image as a polluted, noisy, and overcrowded city, Bombay (Mumbai) is home to a surprisingly rich birdlife. Nearly 300 bird species—about 25% of India’s recorded species—can be found here, including migratory birds from Central Asia and the Himalayas. The city’s diverse habitats—ranging from coasts and creeks to parks, forests, and mangroves—support this avian variety. While urban life often dulls our senses, those who look and listen closely can discover the vibrant presence of birds amidst the chaos. This booklet offers a glimpse into the lives of some of Bombay’s most common and colourful birds.